Yamaha RX-V440RDS owner manual Sound 5 Center GEQ center Graphic equalizer, Initial input mode

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SET MENU

SOUND 5 CENTER GEQ (center

graphic equalizer)

Use this feature to adjust the built-in 5-band graphic equalizer so that the center speaker tonal quality matches that of the left and right main speakers. You can select the 100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz, or 10 kHz frequencies. Control range (dB): –6 to +6

Initial setting: 0 dB for 5-band

1 Press d to select a higher frequency and u to select a lower frequency.

2 Press j / i to adjust the level of that frequency.

Note

•You can monitor the center speaker sound while adjusting this parameter by using the test tone. Press TEST before starting the foregoing procedure. Once you begin this procedure, the test tone remains at the center speaker and you can hear how the sound changes as you adjust the various frequency levels. To stop the test tone, press TEST.

SOUND 6 HP TONE CTRL

(headphone tone control)

Use this feature to adjust the level of the bass and treble when you are using headphones.

Control range (dB):

 

BASS

–6 to +3

TRBL (treble)

–6 to +3

Initial setting:

 

BASS

0 dB

TRBL

0 dB

INPUT 1 I/O ASSIGN (input/

output assignment)

You can assign jacks according to the component to be used if this unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO input jack or DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT jack settings (component names for jacks) differ from those of the component. This lets you to change the jack assignment and effectively connect more components.

Once assigned, select that component with INPUT (or the input selector buttons on the remote control).

■1A for COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks

Choices:

[A] DVD, VCR, V-AUX, D-TV/CBL

[B]DVD, VCR, V-AUX, D-TV/CBL

■1C for OPTICAL INPUT jacks

Choices:

(1) MD/CD-R, CD, VCR, V-AUX,

 

D-TV/CBL, DVD

■1D for COAXIAL INPUT jack

Choices:

(2) MD/CD-R, CD, VCR, V-AUX,

 

D-TV/CBL, DVD

Notes

•You cannot select a specific item more than once for the same type of jack.

•When you connect a component to both the COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks, priority is given to the input signals from the COAXIAL jack.

INPUT 2 INPUT MODE

(initial input mode)

Use this feature to designate the input mode for sources connected to the DIGITAL INPUT jacks when you turn this unit on (see page 24 for details about the input mode).

Choices: AUTO, LAST

AUTO

Select this setting to allow the unit to automatically detect the type of input signal and select the appropriate input mode.

LAST

Select this setting to set this unit to automatically select the last input mode used for the respective sources.

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Contents RX-V440RDS For U.K. customers Special Instructions for U.K. ModelContents About this manual FeaturesOther features Sophisticated AM/FM TunerGetting Started Supplied accessoriesControl Controls and Functions Front panelNext SET Menu -/+Remote control Using the remote control Handling the remote controlFront panel display Connecting to digital jacks ConnectionsConnecting video components TV/digital TV Cable TV DVD playerVideo monitor Connecting a CD recorder or MD Recorder Connecting audio componentsConnecting a CD player CD player CD recorder or MD recorderFrequency Step switch China and General models only Connecting the antennasConnecting the AM loop antenna Because the inter-station frequencyConnecting an external decoder DVD/SACD playerSpeaker placement Connecting the speakersSpeakers Impedance Selector switch ConnectionsCenter Speaker terminals Main Speakers terminalsRear Speakers terminals Rear Center Speaker terminalsAC Outlets Switched Connecting the power supply CordsTurning on the power Voltage SelectorSetup Basic System SettingsUsing the basic menu ExitRoom SET/CANCELBasic Sound Input Option SubwooferSetting the unit to match your Speaker system Setting speaker output levelsTo select the main Speakers you want to use Front panel Remote controlPlayback To select the audio source connected to the 6CH Input jacksBGV background video function Night listening modeWhen you have finished using this unit To mute the soundInput modes and indications General AdventureProgram l / h Playing Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES Material MatrixSelecting PRO LOGIC, PRO Logic II or Neo6 Press q/DTSNormal stereo reproduction Virtual Cinema DSPSilent Cinema DSP Press Stereo again to turn the sound effect back onHi-Fi DSP programs Digital Sound Field Processing DSPUnderstanding sound fields Recreating a sound fieldCINEMA-DSP Programs CINEMA-DSPSound design of CINEMA-DSP For audio-video sources No toFor movie programs Straight DecodeDolby Digital EX/DTS-ES + DSP sound field effect Sound field effectsDolby Digital/DTS + DSP sound field effect Dolby Pro Logic + DSP sound field effectManual tuning TuningAutomatic tuning AM 1530 kHzAutomatically presetting stations for FM Stations Presetting stationsA1FM 89.9 MHz Tune in to a station Manually presetting stationsC3AM 1440 kHz Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stationsE1FM 87.5 MHz Selecting a preset stationExchanging preset stations A5FM 90.6 MHzReceiving RDS Stations Changing the RDS modeDescription of RDS data PTY Seek function To cancel this functionPress PTY Seek Mode to set the unit PTY Seek mode EON functionCanceling the sleep timer Sleep TimerSetting the sleep timer Sleep 120min L RSpecial considerations when recording DTS material RecordingSET Menu Adjusting the items on the set MenuSet menu list LRG Speaker mode settings1A Center center speaker mode SML1D Rear CT rear center speaker mode 1B Main main speaker mode1C Rear LR rear speaker mode 1E Bass bass out modeSpeaker distance Setting by metersSetting by feet Dynamic rangeSound 5 Center GEQ center Graphic equalizer Initial input modeInput 1 I/O Assign input Output assignment SP B speaker B set Memory guardDimmer MuteControlling this unit Remote Control FeaturesControl area Controlling other componentSetting the manufacturer code CD player TunerAdjusting the volume during Playback Setting the Speaker LevelsUsing the test tone Changing parameter settings Sound Field Program Parameter EditingDigital sound field parameter descriptions DelayDimension DSP LevelTroubleshooting GeneralHeard No sound from Only the speaker onOne side can be Effect speakersInto standby mode Volume level cannotOther settings on Unit cannot be changed Unit does not No sound from the rearRemote control TunerCinema DSP GlossarySilent Cinema PCM Linear PCM Component video signalSampling frequency and number Quantized bits Specifications VCR AOCCD player DVD playerMD Recorder CD RecorderWA88370

RX-V440RDS specifications

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